Sourcing Head at Taking Shape (Retail)-Meydan Group of Australia (2024-06 – Present)
Lead and establish sourcing and buying office based in India. Making the Vendor consolidation strategy for effective supply chain of sourcing.
- Lead and establish sourcing and buying office based in India
- Making the Vendor consolidation strategy for effective supply chain of sourcing
- Developing negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
- Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiencies
- Collaborate closely with the various stakeholders in Australia headquarters and locally
- Act as a key liaison between the India office and the company's headquarters
- Lead and mentor the local team, providing guidance, training, and support
- Conduct market research to identify new sourcing opportunities, trends, and competitive dynamics
- Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the sourcing process
- Oversee daily operations of the liaison office
Merchandising Manager at Taking Shape (Retail)-Meydan Group of Australia (2022-09 – 2024-06)
Calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies. Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis.
- Calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies
- Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends
- Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality
- Plan and communicate development calendars and project plans for all innovation projects
- Research new technologies, materials and garment construction innovations from market & supply chain
- Apply predictive costing to ensure target price aligns with product designs
- Cross collaboration with the Design, Sourcing and Garment Tech Operations
- Collaborate closely with the various stakeholders in Australia headquarters and locally
- Manage the feasibility, completeness, and clarity of specs
- Review the specs with vendors in the context of intended use of product
- Lead the development process, ensuring that high quality prototypes are created
- Review, analyze and independently validate vendor cost information
- Independently negotiate with vendors for the best product cost
- Ensure all development samples are produced accurately and are shipped on time
Senior Sourcing Manager at BlackBerrys (Retail) (2022-01 – 2022-09)
Handling Blackberrys Mens Shirts Category (Formal & Casual Shirts). Season Launch - Key Milestone calendar finalization with Product and create Capacity & Lead time details.
- Handling Blackberrys Mens Shirts Category (Formal & Casual Shirts)
- Season Launch - Key Milestone calendar finalization with Product and create Capacity & Lead time details
- Product review to ensure compliance with the testing & performance requirement
- Arrange cross department Line review meetings to discuss confirmed styles with vendor & production team
- Drive business allocation to potential partners basis detailed technical understanding of product categories
- T&A management-Conduct Flow meetings of T&A review & actions
- Analyse and reduce supply chain lead times by systematic allocation of styles to partners
- Costing analysis
- Ensuring right product quality with right price at right time
Senior Merchandiser at TRIBURG (Sourcing) (2016-06 – 2021-03)
Handling Woven Shirts & Bottom business from India region for categories: Menswear & Kidswear. Strategic placement of styles to vendors based on capability, capacity, price & performance.
- Handling Woven Shirts & Bottom business from India region for categories: Menswear & Kidswear
- Strategic placement of styles to vendors based on capability, capacity, price & performance
- Garment cost negotiation along with Time & Action plan based on target delivery
- Product review to ensure compliance with the international testing & performance requirement
- Arrange cross department Line review meetings to discuss confirmed styles with vendor & production team
- Focal to address all the product related communication with buyer
- T&A management
- Identifying business opportunities
- Constantly ensuring to adhere with Work Ethics & Company standards during working hours
Assistant Merchandising Manager at GASL (TCNS) (2011-03 – 2016-05)
Independently handled core business from enquiry stage to Shipping. Responsible for Costing, profit margins to facilitate year on year profit.
- Independently handled core business from enquiry stage to Shipping
- Responsible for Costing, profit margins to facilitate year on year profit
- Effective Shipment planning to ensure timely Shipments
- Accounts Handled – MEIJER (US), FRED MEYER (US), CHARMING SHOPPE (US)
- Selected as best performer employee in 2013
- Chosen for a one week leadership program at one of top management institute of India (IIM CALCUTTA)
Merchandiser at Sargam Exports (2009-06 – 2011-02)
Coordination and implementation of the product from the development to shipping with the buyer and factory. Productively handled Internal controls, Systems and process evaluations.
- Coordination and implementation of the product from the development to shipping with the buyer and factory
- Productively handled Internal controls, Systems and process evaluations
- Liaison between buyers & production team
- Developed effective relationship with the buyers resulting in successful and timely completion of assigned tasks
- Maintained records for communications with buyer and internal teams
- Accounts Handled – H & M - Womenswear (European), Kapphal - Womenswear (European)
